Cairns Sunshine Trail (Reverse)

Australia's East Coast from Cairns to Surfers Paradise

Map & Sightseeing List

14 days

Total Price From* $112 per day: $1569 per person

*Based on twin share.

Meals: 7 4
Transportation: Modern Coach
Accommodation: Resort, Country Homestead, Eco Lodge, Hotel

Daily Itinerary Cairns Sunshine Trail (Reverse)

Depart for Australia Days 1 and 2

Fly over the international date line on your way to Australia.
Cairns Day 3
Meet your Contiki crew then we’re off to visit Tjapukai and Kuranda to watch traditional aboriginal dancers, learn how to throw a boomerang and to appreciate the beauty of the Atherton Tablelands. This evening get to know your new travel buddies with a night on the town!
- Resort
Cairns Days 4 and 5
For the adventurous, a chance to do some white water rafting on the rapids of the Tully River, or take the opportunity to visit the famous Outer Barrier Reef aboard a high-speed catamaran. Why not scuba dive amidst amazingly colourful tropical fish? Or if you prefer, maybe spend the days at leisure doing some shopping in town. In the evening we’ll check out more tropical wildlife at one of Cairns’ nightclubs!
- Resort
- Day 4
Cairns to the Whitsundays Day 6
Pass through Tully and Townsville en route to Airlie Beach – gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. A quick ferry ride & you’ll find yourself in a slice of heaven on pretty Daydream Island.
- Resort
- Breakfast
- Dinner
The Whitsundays Days 7 and 8
Time to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and great amenities of The Whitsundays. If you’re feeling energetic why not go bushwalking, play tennis or beach volleyball, or take to the water with a snorkel or a jet ski? If you prefer to relax then unwind on the palm-lined beach, have a massage, or sip cocktails at the bar as you watch another perfect sunset.
- Resort
- Day 7
- Breakfast
- Day 8
- Breakfast
The Whitsundays to Country Homestead Day 9
Travel through sugar cane fields via Mackay to the Capricorn Coast and into the heart of Australia’s beef industry. Then to our unique Aussie experience at our Country Homestead. Enjoy a hearty meal and hospitality the Australian way!
- Country Homestead
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Country Homestead to Fraser Island Day 10
This morning we continue through the country as we leave our Country Homestead, before hooking up with our ferry to Fraser Island.
- Eco Lodge
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Fraser Island Day 11
Now you’re on the largest sand island in the world! What to do? Here are a few clues. Why not take a 4-wheel drive bus tour through the rainforests, a guided bushwalk or a swim in the fresh water lakes? With this many options there’s no chance of going troppo!
- Eco Lodge
Fraser Island to Surfers Paradise Day 12
Today we travel South along the coast to Noosa Heads with its stunning beaches and great shopping. From there we’ll take in the sights and sounds of Brisbane before arriving in Surfers Paradise. After dinner, try your luck at Jupiter’s Casino!
- Hotel
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Surfers Paradise Day 13
So much to do in the name of leisure. Here goes! Relax on 42km (26miles) of white sand beaches, or if you’re feeling adventurous – why not try a tandem skydive, Tigermoth joyflight or Harley Davidson ride. All are available in Australia’s biggest playground.
- Hotel
Surfers Paradise Day 14
Say a final farewell to your new friends as your trip ends after breakfast.
- Breakfast